potassium
noun
po·tas·si·um
pə-ˈta-sē-əm 
often attributive
: a silver-white soft light low-melting monovalent metallic element of the alkali metal group that occurs abundantly in nature especially combined in minerals see Chemical Elements Table
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The man had a potassium level of 1.8, when a normal range is 3.4 to 5, according to the case report.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2024
With minerals, such as potassium and manganesenamong some of these benefits, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy strawberries this summer.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Sodium and potassium work together as a kind of cellular battery that drives communication between nerves and the contraction of muscles.
—Bill Sullivan, Discover Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
Low potassium levels, or hypokalemia, can damage muscles to the point of possible paralysis, cause difficulty breathing from weakened respiratory muscles and prevent kidneys from doing their job.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
Radishes are also a rich source of magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C.
Several varieties of radishes come in different colors, shapes, and sizes.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
The measurement, which is the total amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium found in the compost, is at the high end of average for compost.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
Potatoes are also rich in potassium, an essential mineral that helps regulate the heart’s electrical activity and fluid exchange within cells, maintains normal blood pressure and facilitates proper nerve function.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Made from milk fermented with the bacteria, or probiotics, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, yogurt is rich in calcium, protein, B vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2024
With minerals, such as potassium and manganesenamong some of these benefits, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy strawberries this summer.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Sodium and potassium work together as a kind of cellular battery that drives communication between nerves and the contraction of muscles.
—Bill Sullivan, Discover Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
Low potassium levels, or hypokalemia, can damage muscles to the point of possible paralysis, cause difficulty breathing from weakened respiratory muscles and prevent kidneys from doing their job.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
Radishes are also a rich source of magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C.
Several varieties of radishes come in different colors, shapes, and sizes.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
The measurement, which is the total amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium found in the compost, is at the high end of average for compost.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
Potatoes are also rich in potassium, an essential mineral that helps regulate the heart’s electrical activity and fluid exchange within cells, maintains normal blood pressure and facilitates proper nerve function.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Made from milk fermented with the bacteria, or probiotics, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, yogurt is rich in calcium, protein, B vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
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potassium
noun
po·tas·si·um
pə-ˈtas-ē-əm
: a silver-white soft light metallic element that has a low melting point and occurs abundantly in nature especially combined in minerals see element
Medical Definition
potassium
noun
po·tas·si·um
pə-ˈtas-ē-əm
: a silver-white soft light low-melting monovalent metallic element of the alkali metal group that occurs abundantly in nature especially combined in minerals
—symbol K
see Chemical Elements Table
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